Tides Today & Tomorrow in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA.
Next low tide : in 1h 02m at 1:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:51 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8545240
Common Questions About Tides

Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA Tides - May 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:077.21:346.58:110.38:240.56:007:54Full Moon1Mon
2Tue1:557.52:256.39:050.29:130.55:597:55Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:437.53:186.29:590.310:030.65:587:56Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:347.54:126.010:520.310:540.75:577:57Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:267.35:085.811:450.411:470.85:567:58Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:227.06:065.712:390.55:547:59Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:216.77:055.712:410.91:330.65:538:00Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:226.58:065.71:380.92:280.75:528:01Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:246.39:055.92:351.03:220.75:518:02Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:246.210:026.13:341.04:150.65:508:03Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:216.210:556.44:320.95:060.55:498:04Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:136.211:456.65:280.85:540.55:488:05Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:036.26:220.76:400.55:478:06Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:306.812:496.17:120.67:230.65:468:07Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:126.91:346.08:000.68:050.75:458:08New Moon15Mon
16Tue1:527.02:175.98:440.58:440.85:448:09New Moon16Tue
17Wed2:307.02:595.89:280.69:230.95:438:10New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:076.93:405.710:100.610:011.05:428:10New Moon18Thu
19Fri3:426.84:215.610:510.710:391.05:428:11Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:176.85:025.611:320.711:191.05:418:12Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:546.75:445.612:150.85:408:13Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:356.76:295.612:020.912:590.85:398:14Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:246.67:195.812:500.91:460.75:388:15First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:206.68:135.91:440.92:360.75:388:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:226.59:086.22:440.93:280.65:378:17First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:246.410:046.63:480.94:220.65:378:17Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:236.410:586.94:520.85:160.65:368:18Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:216.311:507.25:550.76:110.65:358:19Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:176.26:550.67:040.65:358:20Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:417.51:116.27:530.57:570.65:348:21Full Moon30Tue
31Wed1:317.62:056.18:480.48:500.75:348:21Full Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8545240)

Common Questions About Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA today?

Slack tide in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA is approximately 3:57 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA?

Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA?

Tide predictions for Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA?

Tide data for Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA is sourced from NOAA Station #8545240. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8545240.

What is the moon phase in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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